Charitable Fund

Curriers' Company Charitable Fund

Charity and education are amongst the main pillars of the Company’s activities.

Charitable giving from the Company's main Charitable Fund is focused on welfare and education in the leather industry and the communities of London. In addition, the Company's Millennium Trust supports Primary Healthcare professionals in London.

Many Company members also offer their personal involvement and support to the various charities who receive Curriers' Company grants. This personal involvement in a variety of activities is much valued by the organisations receiving it.

City of London

The Curriers’ Company Charitable Fund supports charitable activity and institutions across a broad spectrum of activity in the City of London. Donations are made to a number of charities and organisations, which include:

Education

In the field of education the Curriers support enterprise and educational activity by donating to the following organisations:

The London College of Fashion, which runs diploma and degree courses in Leathercraft, Design and Technology (two awards: the Curriers’ Award for Excellence in Leather Craft and the London College of Fashion Placement Bursary)

LEAP - helping young people to develop the skills, behaviours and attitudes needed to succeed in the careers of their choosing.

Tower Hamlets Youth Sport Federation - providing outstanding opportunities and support for young people in Tower Hamlets to reach their potential, realise their ambitions and develop personally through sport.

Pembroke House - a multi-use community space in Walworth, south east London.

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What is a Currier?

A Currier is a specialist in the leather industry. Currying is one of the ancient and essential leather processes of cleaning, scraping, stretching and finishing hides, by oiling, waxing or colouring to the desired surface finish after the tanning process.

Get In Touch

Enquiries about The Company should be addressed to the Clerk, Adrian Rafferty.